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caméra

camera

noun kah-meh-RAH Less Common

Usage Note

Caméra refers specifically to a video or film camera, not a still-photo camera (which is appareil photo). The related verb filmer means to shoot footage with a caméra. In French media, caméra cachée is the term for a hidden-camera prank show.

Examples

"Le réalisateur vérifie la caméra avant le tournage."

Natural Translation

The director checks the camera before the shoot.

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